Studying Chemistry at Kenyon
At Kenyon, students learn chemistry by doing chemistry. This grounding in student-faculty collaborative research is the centerpiece of the curriculum. Close working relationships begin during the first year and extend from coursework into independent research projects that often take place over multiple years. Through the Summer Science Scholars program, students work with faculty through the summer on intensive laboratory research projects, culminating in presentations and papers published in scientific journals.
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110students a year pursue College-funded research projects in the humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
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Futures in Medicine
Last year, 100% of Kenyon applicants to medical school were accepted. Learn more about pre-med advising.
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30%of students major in the natural sciences.
Featured Courses
Instrumental Analysis
Is your water safe? How do you know what compounds are in your local environment, food and body? How do you measure and quantify these compounds, and convince yourself that your measurements are valid? This course explores the theory and practice of quantitative chemical analysis.
Environmental Chemistry
How do we measure the environmental consequences of modern technology such as fossil fuels and nuclear power which lead to ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect and pollution from heavy metals and pesticides? Explore the chemical basis of environmental issues with particular emphasis on air and water pollution.
Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar
Delve deeply into advanced topics in chemistry and biochemistry by reading and discussing current scientific research and literature. Topics vary by faculty interest each semester and typically relate to interesting applications or emerging techniques within organic, biophysical, biochemical, materials or analytical chemistry.
Inorganic Chemistry
A foundation in the principles of inorganic compounds, this class emphasizes properties that make materials useful in devices and biological systems. Applications include solar-energy conversion and battery technology, and throughout the course, we build models that guide chemists in material design, use and analysis.
The Long Road of Research
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Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio 43022